Warwickshire Police have confirmed that they are investigating at least one allegations of sex-abuse linked to football.

They now one of 14 other forces including North Yorkshire, Dorset, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester and North Wales who are investigating the historic claims.

The force say they are unable to say how many allegations have been made as they are currently being collated.

Superintendent Alison Davies from Warwickshire Police said: “We are in contact with Operation Hydrant to ensure any response to allegations is coordinated and any contact made with us is being referred to them.

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“A full, thorough and impartial investigation is now underway and the welfare of those who come forward to report offences is our utmost priority, we will do all we can to ensure they are fully supported.

Anyone who has any further information relating to any similar offences is also asked to contact police on 101.

The investigations come after a former footballer revealed he had been abused as a young athlete at Crewe Alexandra Football Club, and more professional players subsequently came forward.

The NSPCC have also today revealed shocking figures showing more than 800 calls have been made to their dedicated hotline offering support to victims of child sex abuse in the first week of opening alone.